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When Driving

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Shifting

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Driving

Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

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Shift lever positions

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an 

ENGINE START/STOP

 button instead of an 

ignition switch.

Continuously variable transmission models without paddle shifters

1

Shift lever positions

You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK 

(

0

*1

and remove the key unless the shift lever is in 

(

P

.

The vehicle may move very slightly even in 

(

N

 while 

the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary, 
apply the parking brake.

Reverse

Used when reversing

Drive

Used for normal driving

Park

Used when parking or starting the 
engine

Neutral

Transmission is not locked

Release Button

Drive (S)

Used:

●

For better acceleration

●

To increase engine braking

●

When going up or down hills

Low

●

Used to further increase engine braking

●

Used when going up or down hills

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